Francines Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Francines Fish And Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 70 Clifden Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4NX
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Francines Fish And Chips among the 4,460 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Francines Fish And Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Francines Fish And Chips none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Francines Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary's Pastys Manufacturers/packers | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bridge 49 Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2015 |
| L & V Pearce & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Duke Of Cornwall Pub/bar/nightclub | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Caterlink At Mount Charles School School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Penrice Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Nile Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Francines Fish And Chips
What is Francines Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Francines Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Francines Fish And Chips safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Francines Fish And Chips last inspected?
Francines Fish And Chips was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Francines Fish And Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Francines Fish And Chips compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Francines Fish And Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Francines Fish And Chips and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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